Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

China's Micron Ban Highlights U.S. Tech Tension

China's Micron Ban Highlights U.S. Tech Tension

Germany tells Zelensky NATO can’t consider Ukrainian membership now — RT World News

Germany tells Zelensky NATO can’t consider Ukrainian membership now — RT World News: Ukraine will not be able to join NATO while the conflict with Russia continues, top German diplomat Annalena Baerbock says

US has no need to increase number of its nuclear warheads — White House - World - TASS

US has no need to increase number of its nuclear warheads — White House - World - TASS

US to Offer to Keep Nuclear Arms Limits Until 2026 If Russia Reciprocates – Reports

US to Offer to Keep Nuclear Arms Limits Until 2026 If Russia Reciprocates – Reports: The United States on Friday is set to offer to continue complying with the nuclear arms limits under the New START Treaty until 2026 if Russia reciprocates, British news agency reported, citing two senior administration officials.

Friday, June 2, 2023

INL’s Marvel Micro Reactor Prepares for Testing | Neutron Bytes

INL’s Marvel Micro Reactor Prepares for Testing | Neutron Bytes: INL’s Marvel Micro Reactor Prepares for Testing Nuclear Startup Wants to Build a Commercial Version of Marvel China Halts Its Floating Nuclear Power Plan DOE Announces $50 Million for a Miles…

US won’t be pulled into nuclear arms race with Russia, China: Sullivan | The Hill

US won’t be pulled into nuclear arms race with Russia, China: Sullivan | The Hill

Pentagon bans drag shows on military bases after GOP pressure | The Hill

Pentagon bans drag shows on military bases after GOP pressure | The Hill

Can Politics and Poverty in Fresno Change? - The New York Times

Can Politics and Poverty in Fresno Change? - The New York Times

Can the ‘California Effect’ Survive in a Hyperpartisan America? - The New York Times

Can the ‘California Effect’ Survive in a Hyperpartisan America? - The New York Times

Biden Notches Win on Debt Ceiling Deal, but Lets Others Boast - The New York Times

Biden Notches Win on Debt Ceiling Deal, but Lets Others Boast - The New York Times

Climate paradox: Emission cuts could ‘unmask’ deadly face of climate change, scientists warn | The Hill

Climate paradox: Emission cuts could ‘unmask’ deadly face of climate change, scientists warn | The Hill

Debt limit deal gives Republicans a win on energy. Is there still room for a bipartisan agreement? | The Hill

Debt limit deal gives Republicans a win on energy. Is there still room for a bipartisan agreement? | The Hill: Democrats are giving up an energy bargaining chip in the debt limit deal, raising questions about whether they will be able to accomplish high-priority electricity reforms.  For months, Democrats and Republicans have been working on a bipartisan package to speed up permitting for energy projects that could include provisions that both sides want.  But in…

NRC to Regulate Fusion Energy Systems Using Existing Nuclear Materials Licensing Framework – Up & Atom | Morgan Lewis

NRC to Regulate Fusion Energy Systems Using Existing Nuclear Materials Licensing Framework – Up & Atom | Morgan Lewis: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has set a course to create a regulatory framework for fusion energy systems that builds on NRC’s existing nuclear materials licensing process. As we have previously reported, NRC had considered three options for regulating nuclear fusion. NRC chose to work from the existing process for licensing the use of byproduct materials contained in 10 CFR Part 30, which requires only a limited-scope rulemaking.

US retaliates against Russia over nuclear treaty — RT World News

US retaliates against Russia over nuclear treaty — RT World News

"Green Energy" is neither energy nor green

"Green Energy" is neither energy nor green

PG&E's plan to spin off 5.6 GW ahead of possible stake sale OK'd by FERC (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha

PG&E's plan to spin off 5.6 GW ahead of possible stake sale OK'd by FERC (NYSE:PCG) | Seeking Alpha: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PG&E's (PCG) proposal to transfer 5.6 GW of non-nuclear generating assets to a new subsidiary ahead of the sale of a 49.9% stake.

Constellation to take ownership stake in Texas nuclear plant -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Constellation to take ownership stake in Texas nuclear plant -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

“We have to get this right": GE Hitachi's Sean Sexstone on new nuclear

“We have to get this right": GE Hitachi's Sean Sexstone on new nuclear: GE Hitachi believes its BWRX-300 can become the cheapest, quickest and lowest-risk small modular reactor to market.

Top nuclear regulatory official visits Diablo Canyon Power Plant

Top nuclear regulatory official visits Diablo Canyon Power Plant: The Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission toured Diablo Canyon to look at safety measures and talk with employees at all levels of the plant.

US awards USD46 million funding, aiming for fusion pilot plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

US awards USD46 million funding, aiming for fusion pilot plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The Department of Energy is sharing USD46 million funding from the Milestone-based Fusion Development Program among eight companies, with the aim that "within five to 10 years" they "will resolve scientific and technological challenges to create designs for a fusion pilot plant".